Sympathy is an important responsibility of the Christian to his brethren, and all men. It must be well rounded, as Paul wrote, "Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep." (Romans 12:15)

John 17 records Jesus' prayer concluding His final moments with His disciples before His betrayal. The prayer is one concerning consecration - concerning Jesus' final work on the cross, the apostles' ministry that was to begin after Jesus was glorified, and for all those who believe through the apostolic ministry to be united in the Father and Son.

“Paradise” is used three times in the New Testament. Despite the limited use, the word is filled with comfort and joy. Christians have the assurance of Paradise in death, and in the the resurrection from the dead.

John 6 records Jesus’ fourth miracle in John’s gospel. By feeding over 5,000 with only five loves and two fish, with twelve baskets full of fragments remaining, Jesus displayed His power over quantity.

The Hebrew writer contrasted the old which was of the earth with the new which was heavenly by noting the former could be shaken, and the latter could not (cf. Hebrews 12:25-29). It is wise for us to put our faith in that which cannot be shaken, and which will remain.

John 5:1-15 records Jesus’ third miracle in the gospel of John. By immediatly healing a man with an infirmity of 38 years, Jesus demonstrated His power over time. This is significant for all of us for many reasons.

What is the context of John 14:1-6? Is Jesus referring to mansions in heaven, or something else?

God’s eternal plan for the church included special appointed servants. These are called deacons. What is their work? Why is it important? What are the qualifications?

The erroneous doctrine of Premillennialism is prevalent. Among the many details of this doctrine is the secret and silent “rapture,” or catching away, of the saints at Christ’s coming. Is this taught in scripture?

“For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins.” (2 Peter 1:9) Christians must guard themselves against shortsightedness. They are to live with heaven in their view, and give diligence to be more like Christ each day.